Bulls/Sixers Game 1

It's playoff time, and I couldn't be more excited about the next couple of months. We just reached halftime of the first game: Bulls vs. Sixers in Chicago. The first half was a game of catch-up for the Sixers. They started off with a 3-0 lead, but that was the last time they would lead. They tied it once at 28-28, but the Bulls followed that with a 9-0 run to start pulling away and they ended the half with an 11-point lead.

Derrick Rose looked like his healthy self in the second quarter. He made Evan Turner look silly on one drive. That's what Turner gets for thinking that he would rather play the Bulls than the Heat. Rose and Turner are old high school rivals from Chicago. Rose went to Simeon and Turner went to St. Joseph's. Rose got the better of Turner back then, and it's looking like that trend is going to continue.

The third quarter is underway. Eight minutes to go in the third and D-Rose just hit a three. He's back! Actually I should probably save that declaration for his next monster dunk like we saw in last year's playoffs.

Coach Thibs is barking so loud I can hear him through my TV. Looks like he already lost his voice in this game. The Bulls have their biggest lead of the game with seven and a half minutes left in the third at 14 points.

Rip Hamilton looks real good. I love the chemistry between Rip 'n Rose. I love Rip's mid-range jumper. It's a thing of beauty. And there's another three from Rose!!!  And the lead is back to 14. When he's making his outside shots, there's no way you can guard him.

Boozer is looking good as well. He didn't miss a single game this season. What? Boozer stayed healthy? Yeah, you heard me right. And there he is mixing it up a little bit after the play. I like it, Booz. There was a little confrontation there. Technicals all around, but I like the intensity.

The third quarter comes to a close with Taj Gibson extending the lead to 13 with a couple of free throws. Here comes the fourth quarter, and the Bulls are looking good.

Coach Thibs just did an interview with Sheryl Miller and he sounded like a frog. Gotta love the croaker.

The lead is 17. Might we have a White Mamba sighting? Don't jinx it, Brett. I haven't even noticed if he's suited up in a jersey or in some Armani apparel. I hope he gets in. We love him.

If you're watching this game, Utah fans, I bet you wish KK shot like that when he was with you. Two words: en fuego. Three words: a luat foc! He can't miss! Dangit he missed one...finally.

Well the game is winding down. There's 3:20 left in the fourth and the bulls have a 95-81 lead. D-Rose has 21 points, 9 rebounds, and 9 assists. Let's finish off that triple-double, eh Derrick?

Rose just went down holding his left knee.........

Eff.

Aight he's up and walking. He's gonna be okay. He's gonna be okay. He's gonna be okay. An "MVP!" chant came from the crowd as he got up. That's better than the disbelieving silence that followed his going down.

And that'll do it. The Bulls win with a score of 103-91. If D-Rose is seriously hurt I'm gonna be depressed.

'Til next time.